Law Matters Program #220, 6 May 2026
Jodi Hoffmann is joined in the studio by ALSWA CEO Wayne Nannup for a broad discussion on the issues facing First Nations people within the justice system. Download
About
The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd provides legal support and representation in Civil Law and Human Rights Law, Criminal Law and Family Law – Care and Protection. Additional services include the Bail Support Service, Prison In-Reach Legal Service, Community Legal Education, 24/7 Custody Notification Service, Custody Wellbeing Service, Old Ways New Ways, Work and Development Permit Service, Youth Engagement Program and Family and Domestic Violence Hubs/Healing Services.
Services
Legal Support and Representation
Civil Law and Human Rights Law, Criminal Law, Family Law – Care and Protection, Conflict of Interest
Additional Services
The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd has a pamphlet that explains the services and matters that we handle.
Law Matters Radio Program
Law Matters is produced and presented by the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd in Perth.
Your donation or bequest will make a difference!
It is only through the goodwill of our supporters that ALSWA can adequately advocate, lobby and provide a strong voice nationally and internationally on the continued struggles and inequality faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Media
Law Matters Program #219, 22 April 2026
Guests: Megan Krakouer, Director of the @National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project. Tragically, there have recently been 2 deaths in custody at Bandyup Women’s Prison since March, and: In the lead up to Anzac Day, Jodi Hoffmann chats with Whadjuk and Yued Noongar and Yamatji Elder Di Ryder OAM,
Latest ABC Indigenous News
ABC News
- 'Thriller' history book about the bark petitions wins $50k literary prize May 18, 2026The 1963 Näku Dhäruk or Yirrkala bark petitions led to Australia's first land rights law. A new book about them just won two prizes at the NSW Literary Awards.
- Sobering-up centre to close less than four years after public intoxication reforms May 17, 2026A 20-bed facility in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood will close in 2027 after operating for just a few years following legal reforms.
- This Place: Terry Hie Hie May 15, 2026Dhirri-aay-aay, now known as Terry Hie Hie, is historically a place of higher ground and refuge for the Goombri people.
Membership
Community individuals interested in becoming a member of ALSWA may do so by completing this application form and sending it to [membership@als.org.au] with $10 membership payment attached or remitted to the following bank account:
| Account Name: | Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Limited |
| Bank: | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limited |
| BSB No: | 066-000 |
| Account No: | 13401523 |
| Reference: | Membership (Include Name) |
